LPS Tank done Right
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Well I did a water change tonight and while the pumps were off decided to pop some pics of new additions. I have been hooked on blastos again so here are some new pick ups
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And some favias and favites
stunreefer
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Whats this one called?<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13170432#post13170432 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefMonger
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That would be the dragon eye montastrae
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Well I got an amazing deal on some fish from a friend revamping his tank so now they live in mine.
Pair of golden rhomboids
Male Hooded
Labouti- purple velvet does not like him
Hawaiian Flame Male
Pair of golden rhomboids
Male Hooded
Labouti- purple velvet does not like him
Hawaiian Flame Male
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Ok for an update
All the new wrasses are doing great. Im hoping to add a Lineatus and 2 female hooded in the future to top everything off fish wise.
I had unhooked my skimmer and the nitrates had climbed to 40-50 ppm due to a very hectic work schedule and no water changes in about 1.5 months. So I put together some stuff and made my own de-nitrator. Within 5 days I had 0 ppm coming out of the reactor and about 2 weeks later my nitrates were down to 10 ppm with no water change. Im hoping this lets me feed my corals and fish a little heavier now.
Also added a new favia to the mix
All the new wrasses are doing great. Im hoping to add a Lineatus and 2 female hooded in the future to top everything off fish wise.
I had unhooked my skimmer and the nitrates had climbed to 40-50 ppm due to a very hectic work schedule and no water changes in about 1.5 months. So I put together some stuff and made my own de-nitrator. Within 5 days I had 0 ppm coming out of the reactor and about 2 weeks later my nitrates were down to 10 ppm with no water change. Im hoping this lets me feed my corals and fish a little heavier now.
Also added a new favia to the mix
small alien
The fungus is among us.
I would have to agree with Kreeger1. Beautiful corals that look happy and well cared for. But for all the effort, the over-all look of the tank could be less cluttered and more visually stunning. I'd say get a little frag tank for the tiny pieces and clear some room on the SB and you'd have a much more visually appealing piece of art. Please, I don't mean to knock you, just a suggestion. Sometimes we get so close to something, it can be valuable to see through another set of eyes. Good luck and good for you!!!
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Nope I totally agree with you. It looks like a frag tank as far as all the corals on the sand bed. I just cant decide which ones to move and which ones to stay.
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I finally took some updated shots on the tank.
My fish population has grown quite a bit
Harlequin Tusk
Copperband Butterfyl
Purple Tang
3 Alleni Damsels
Pair of Rhomboid Wrasse
Male Flame Wrasse
Male Hooded Wrasse
Labouti Wrasse
Flame Hawk
Bangai Cardinal
Adorned Wrasse
Purple Velvet Wrasse
Radiant Wrasse
Yellowfin Wrasse
8 Line Flasher Wrasse
FTS
Right Side
Middle
Left
My fish population has grown quite a bit
Harlequin Tusk
Copperband Butterfyl
Purple Tang
3 Alleni Damsels
Pair of Rhomboid Wrasse
Male Flame Wrasse
Male Hooded Wrasse
Labouti Wrasse
Flame Hawk
Bangai Cardinal
Adorned Wrasse
Purple Velvet Wrasse
Radiant Wrasse
Yellowfin Wrasse
8 Line Flasher Wrasse
FTS
Right Side
Middle
Left
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The Fish
The Fish
The Fish
herpboyben
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this tank is amazing. how does the tusk behave?
emissary43
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+1 on the tusk behavior question, I have been thinking about tossing this guy into a 750 I run but I am worried about behavior and I know it is NEVER coming out when it goes in.
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Well the tusk is well behaved in a sense. I knew he was going to go after shrimp,crabs, and snails. No biggie. The annoying thing he does is he flips my frags over looking for food. So in a tank with colonies it should not be a problem. He is the boss of the tank, but only chases some of the other wrasse every once in awhile.
emissary43
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Did he take out any large resident cleaners? Is he so thorough that all snails and hermits of all sizes are lunch?
thanks for your response this is very helpful
thanks for your response this is very helpful
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He actually leaves my jumbo nassarius alone and I have hermits moving around.They come out more at night. I dont even attempt shrimp.
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Well the Copperband has done is job. He cleared out all of my aipstasia that were running rampent in my tank. Also the purple tang has cleaned up my bryopsis that I had growing on a few rocks.
Now the last thing I need to do is get rid of my bubble algae then the tank will be spotless.
I am now in the planning stages for my ultimate tank. It will hopefully be done in about 2 years. Im going to keep it underwraps for now but it will be between 500-700 gallons, but not your typical aquarium shape.
Now the last thing I need to do is get rid of my bubble algae then the tank will be spotless.
I am now in the planning stages for my ultimate tank. It will hopefully be done in about 2 years. Im going to keep it underwraps for now but it will be between 500-700 gallons, but not your typical aquarium shape.
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